Students use scratch paper more in paper-based tests, and scratch paper use during computer-based tests decreases as question difficulty increases¶

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q3 i? Scratch paper use was greater during paper-based tests (M = 1.91) than computer-based tests (M = 1.26), and decreased as question difficulty increased during computer-based testing. → James Pengelley · Peter R. Whipp · Nina Rovis-Hermann 2023

Evidence¶

James Pengelley · Peter R. Whipp · Nina Rovis-Hermann 2023¶

James Pengelley · Peter R. Whipp · Nina Rovis-Hermann. (2023). A Testing Load: Investigating Test Mode Effects on Test Score, Cognitive Load and Scratch Paper Use with Secondary School Students. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09781-x

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The scratch-paper hierarchical linear model found "Students used scratch paper more during PBT (M = 1.91, 95% CI = 0.30, 3.52) compared to CBT (M = 1.26, 95% CI = −0.35, 2.87)"; the article adds that use "decreased as question difficulty increased" during CBT, with a significant mode main effect (F(1,767) = 26.61, p < 0.001).

"Students used scratch paper more during PBT (M = 1.91, 95% CI = 0.30, 3.52) compared to CBT (M = 1.26, 95% CI = −0.35, 2.87)"

Discussion¶

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